Overactive bladder (OAB) affects many matured people......READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The condition, defined by an abrupt, strong need to urinate, isn’t usually considered a serious health problem, but it can be annoying, messy and emotionally difficult.
Victims are often left anxious and depressed, and many have tough times with work and relationships.
There’s no single illness or reason for overactive bladder; a range of things can contribute to your risk, and many more conditions and behavioral habits may increase symptoms.
Here are some reasons and risk factors for overactive bladder.
They are:
1. Age: The chances of developing OAB increase as one ages, and about people who are over age 40 display symptoms.
Part of this is simply because their bodies might not function as well as they used to. Bladder muscles frequently lose strength and flexibility with the passing of time.
Cognitive function may decline, as well, slowing communication between the bladder and the brain.
That’s not all; as years go by, one is more likely to develop illnesses connected to OAB, like diabetes.
2. Gender: Women develop OAB at a higher rate than men especially if they’re post-menopausal (menopause age). After menopause, it’s believed that hormone shifts, particularly estrogen loss, causes the bladder and urinary tract to weaken.
Women who have had multiple babies are also at an increased risk for OAB, since pregnancy does a number on pelvic floor muscles, which help control urination.
3. Obesity: Studies show that the more you weigh, the more your chance of OAB will likely increase due to pressure on the bladder.
Obesity can also stretch pelvic muscles, reduce blood flow and decrease nerve sensation, which contribute to leakage and feelings of urgency.
That’s why, when treating OAB, one of the first lines of treatment is slimming down.
4. Brain condition and nerve damage: People are more likely to experience OAB when abnormal nerve signals tell the bladder to contract suddenly when it’s not full.
This can be a result of an injury affecting your brain, nerves or spinal cord, or a consequence of an illness affecting brain function, like diabetes, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or multiple sclerosis.
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